The World Health Organization warned that approximately 5,000 health professionals are needed to contain the Ebola epidemic. This human reinforcement is considered essential to address the growing number of cases of the disease.
Since May, approximately 1,400 beds have been made available in 59 specialized treatment centers. However, this capacity has proven insufficient given the continuous increase in infected patients.
The article indicates that 5,000 professionals and 1,600 additional beds are needed to adequately respond to the epidemic. The situation requires a significant reinforcement of available resources to stop the spread of the disease.
